He checked himself into the emergency room of a hospital near his Orlando home on August 17 after suffering from severe headaches for three days.

Once back on court, the 30-year-old doubles ace said he wants to achieve 'two landmarks' in the year ahead. One is taking part in his fourth Olympics and winning a gold medal at Athens while the other is winning four more Davis Cup matches and becoming the second highest match winner in the world team event.

The Davis Cup goliath, who rates success for the country 'more important than a Wimbledon triumph', termed the Olympic dream as 'the single-most driving factor' behind his efforts for early rehabilitation after the prolonged treatment for his illness.

Text: Ashish Magotra

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